Teaching Assistant/ELSA/HLTA

St Peter's CofE Academy; Marshfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with scope for prog

Excellent pension scheme

Free staff health and well-being

Job summary

St Peter's CofE Academy in Marshfield (UK) is seeking an experienced TA/HLTA to deliver high-quality teaching and learning support for pupils with diverse educational and personal needs. The HLTA portion covers 6 hours of planned cover in KS1 and collaboration within the EYFS team.

The TA part (18 hours) involves KS2 support for pupils with EHCPs, including speech, language, and social-emotional needs. ELSA qualification or willingness to train is highly desirable, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to adapt resources for diverse learners.
• Willingness to study if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide HLTA planned cover in KS1 and work within EYFS team.
• Support KS2 class with EHCP pupils including SEND needs.
• Assist with running interventions for social and emotional needs as an ELSA trainee or qualified.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Diverse learners experience

ELSA training

Planning & assessment

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Are you a skilled HLTA, ready to make a difference and help our children thrive? We are looking for an experienced TA/HLTA to provide excellent teaching and learning support for the educational and personal needs of our pupils. The HLTA part of the role will involve providing planned cover in KS1 and also working within our EYFS team.

For the HLTA part of the role (6 hours), ideally you will have proven experience of delivering high-quality lessons and be confident in planning and assessment. You will be skilled in adapting resources for diverse learners and must be able to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues. You should have a recognised HLTA qualification, or the equivalent experience and a willingness to study. You will need the ability to work well under pressure and demonstrate high standards of personal and professional conduct.

The Teaching Assistant part of the role (18 hours) will involve working in a KS2 class with children who have an EHCP, including speech and language and social, emotional and behavioural needs. Experience of working with children with SEND is essential. We are also looking for someone who is ELSA qualified or willing to train as an ELSA to provide support and run interventions for children with social and emotional needs.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

We are part of the Blue Kite Academy Trust, a growing family of primary schools based in Swindon and Wiltshire, who offer excellent CPD and career opportunities.

• a competitive salary with scope for progression
• a commitment to nationally agreed pay and terms
• an excellent pension scheme
• free staff health and well-being support